These are some common questions you may need answers for. Please read them carefully, and do not hesitate to call if you still need assistance. We are here to help 1.888.424.2626
Q. I have tried other programs, how is your program any different?
A. We use a social/educational approach rather than a medical/psychological methodology putting control over one’s recovery in their own hands rather than a doctor, psychologist, or group. Our success rate is consistently over
65%.
Q. I have legal/work issues, can you help me with them?
A. We furnish guests with enrollment & completion letters for court, employers, lawyers, and probation or parole officers upon request.
Q. How do you measure your success rate?
A. Twice a year a random sampling of 200 graduates are contacted. Results are confirmed by family members and friends. Sober statistics are based on abstinence from all substances. Those who may have successfully moderated their drinking or substance use fall into the drunk/using category in the statistics.
Q. What are your credentials?
A. We are regulated by the NYS Dept. of Health & NYS Attorney General Bureau of Charities. We are a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization. Our instructors have all undergone NYS teacher certifications.
Q. Where does your research originate?
A. Baldwin Research Institute, our parent company, has been conducting research since the 1980’s and continues to develop and track effective approaches to substance abuse. Visit them at www.baldwinresearch.com.
Q. Is 6 weeks long enough or is there an aftercare program?
A. While 6 weeks
seems a short period of time to change
one’s entire life, for 85% of those who
complete the program, it is long enough
to create a new way of life, but for
those that feel the need for additional
help we offer Session II of the Jude Thaddeus
Program™.
Q. What is the staff to guest ratio?
A. Within each house it is 1 staff member per 2 guests.
Q. Do I need to detox?
A. Detoxification is not required; however we suggest detoxing in a medical facility if necessary prior to arriving. The Retreat House™ is not a medical facility.
Q. Is there a waiting list or can I come right away?
A. There is an average waiting period of 1-5 weeks, but immediate openings are available on occasion, and people can and do move up in the event of a cancellation or postponement. Call for availability at 1-888-424-2626.
Q. What if someone does not want to stay?
A. Even the most reluctant guests become open to the program once they experience the pleasant home-like atmosphere and see that they are guests in our home rather than patients in a facility. They are treated with the kindness and respect you would offer a good friend, and are shown that getting well is a pleasure not a punishment. An average of 9 out of 10 people who enter our program complete it. Partial refunds are provided based on a prorated scale if a guest decides to leave voluntarily.
Q. How do you keep the environment drug-free and safe?
A. We have a policy in place that if anyone drinks or drugs while enrolled, they will be expelled from the program with no refund. Random drug tests are conducted throughout the six-week stay.
A.Replacement therapy medication such as but not limited to: Methadone, Suboxone
or Subutex, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Revia, and Vivitrol, are not permitted at the Retreat House.
Q. How much does it cost? And do you accept insurance?
A. Call for current pricing. Insurance generally does not cover our program as it is educational rather than medical. We do accept MasterCard, Discover, Visa and American Express or any combination thereof.
Q. I have no money, is there any scholarship or financing available?
A. Financing is Available, Call for more information |
